Agilent Technologies Introduces Low-Power Precision Navigation Sensor for Cordless Optical Mice.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2002 Fast, High-Precision Sensor Offers Months of Operation from Alkaline AA Batteries Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today introduced a new optical mouse sensor that is optimized for battery operation, offering computer users months of operation from AA batteries. The Agilent ADNS-2030 features Agilent's smoothest, fastest and highest precision navigation control, making it ideal for cordless mice for workstations, PCs and notebook computers. "Agilent's precision cordless optical mouse sensor is a breakthrough for desktop computer and notebook users," said Jason Hartlove, manager of Agilent's Imaging and Navigation Business Unit. "Mouse manufacturers can now offer consumers performance equivalent to the best corded mice with the convenience of cordless operation." Agilent pioneered position sensing for mouse technology and supplies these products to all major optical mouse manufacturers worldwide. Optical mouse sensor technology works by taking thousands of digital pictures per second with a resolution of up to 800 counts per inch (CPI (1) (Characters Per Inch) The measurement of the density of characters per inch on tape or paper. A printer's CPI button switches character pitch. (2) (Counts Per I ) to determine the movement of the on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. cursor. Optical mice eliminate the need for a mouse pad A fabric-covered rubber pad roughly 9" square that provides a smooth surface for rolling a mouse. There are also mouse pads that provide a better surface; for example, 3M makes the Precise Mousing Surface, an ultra-thin mouse pad that is engineered to reduce friction. and offer more precise pointing and movement than mechanical mice. And because optical mice have no ball or cavity, no cleaning is necessary, making them more reliable and longer lasting. The Agilent ADNS-2030 optical mouse sensor offers flexibility to the designer of optical mice, with frame rates from 500 to 2300 frames per second (a faster frame rate is desirable for mice used to play computer games), 400 or 800 count-per-inch resolution, and speeds up to 14 inches per second. It provides automatic power conservation during periods when the mouse is not moved, and controlled drive for the light-emitting diode (LED) light source. It operates on a single power supply (3.3 V typical, 3.6 V maximum) and features on-chip LED drive and power conservation mode during times of no movement. The ADNS-2030 contains an image acquisition system (IAS See iPlanet Application Server. 1. (computer) IAS - The first modern computer. It had main registers, processing circuits, information paths within the central processing unit, and used Von Neumann's fetch-execute cycle. ), a digital signal processor A digital signal processor (DSP) is a specialized microprocessor designed specifically for digital signal processing, generally in real-time computing. Characteristics of typical Digital Signal Processors
U.S. Pricing and Availability The Agilent ADNS-2030 optical mouse sensor is available now in production volumes. It is priced at less than $5 in high-volume quantities. The ADNS-2030 is delivered in a 16-pin staggered DIP (dual inline package). The combination of the HDNS-2100 lens and HDNS-2200 clip with the HLMP-ED80 LED is priced at $0.56 in high-volume quantities. More information about Agilent's optical mouse sensors is available at www.agilent.com/view/opticalnavigation. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics and life sciences. The company's 39,000 employees serve customers in more than 120 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $8.4 billion in fiscal year 2001. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. |
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